Deputy Director: Woodlands and Indigenous Forest

Okubalulekile

Deputy Director: Woodlands and Indigenous Forest at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment.

Izidingo

• National Diploma (NQF 6) in Forestry / Environmental Science / Environmental Management or relevant qualification within the related field as recognised by SAQA.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Indigenous Forest / Commercial Forest or related field of which three (3) years should be at an entry/junior managerial level (Assistant Director level or equivalent).
• All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment.
• Ability to interpret and apply National Forest Act 1998 (Act 84 of 1998), National Veld and Forest Fire Act 1998 (Act 101 0f 1998), NEMA, NEMBA, and other Environmental legislations including Public Service Act, PFMA, Labour Relations Act.
• Knowledge of Project Management.
• People Management / Leadership.
• Planning and Organizing skills.
• Facilitation and Negotiation skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Excellent Communication skills (verbal, presentation, awareness raising and report writing).
• Ability to interpret regulations and develop policy.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently under pressure.
• A valid driving license and willing to travel.

Umsebenzi

• Manage and develop policies, norms, standards, tools, and procedures for sustainable management of indigenous forests and woodlands.
• Monitor the implementation of policies, strategies and programmes by the regions (WIFM).
• Manage conservation planning and compliance with national and international biodiversity Management frameworks.
• Determine relative conservation and socio-economic values of forest patches as well as threats.
• Develop, maintain and implement Regional Forest Management plans and other subordinate plans such as Forest Estate Operational plans, which include forest rehabilitation, environmental rehabilitation, species conservation, sustainable harvesting management, waste management, fire management and protection, infrastructure management, cultural site management.
• Ensure Ecological Forest monitoring.
• Conduct national Principle, Criteria, Indicators and Standards (PCI&S) audits.
• Ensure Integrated Environment plan for indigenous forest and resources of the Sub directorate (Physical, Human & Financial resources).
• Analyse the impact of environmental assessments.
• Ensure compliance and monitoring of Environmental legislation, especially NFA and NVFFA.
• Managing achievements of the Regional Annual Plan of Operation.
• Develop and provide forest management guidelines, norms, best practice to the WIFM regions.
• Evaluate and monitor performance and appraisal of employees.
• Manage discipline.

Indlela yokukhumbula

All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/

Imibuzo: Dr.T Ramatshimbila at 067 422 3702

Amanothi

Interested applicants must submit their applications via the above link. Applicant must ensure that they complete all sections on the online Z83 and attached a detailed CV with at least three (3) contactable references. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, Senior Certificate, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the Department’s equity plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to: Criminal records; Citizenship status; Credit worthiness; Previous employment (reference checks); and Qualification verification. Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the Department’s convenience. Entry level requirements for SMS posts: In terms of the Directive on Compulsory Capacity Development, Mandatory Training Days & Minimum Entry Requirements for SMS that was introduced on 1 April 2015, a requirement for all applicants for SMS posts from 1 April 2020 is a successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) prior to appointment. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme. Furthermore, Shortlisted candidates must provide proof of successful completion of the course. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Following the interview and the technical exercise of all SMS posts, the Selection Panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments. Persons appointed will be subjected to a security clearance, the signing of performance agreement and employment contract. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you have not been contacted within three 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. By submitting the employment application form, you agree and consent in terms of Section 11(1) of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), 2013 (Act 4 of 2013), for your personal information which you provide to the DFFE to being processed by the department and its employees, agents, Cabinet committees, and subcontractors for recruitment purposes, in accordance with the POPIA of 2013. OTHER POSTS